Chapter 402: Dragon Commanding Technique
Could it be that Sun Wukong was truly weaker than Ye Tian? Was this real? He couldn't even defeat this female demon, let alone Ye Tian!
The thought filled his heart with rage, and he roared, "I admit you have some skill, but even if I can't beat Ye Tian, I can definitely defeat you!"
"Then come at me! I'd love to see how you plan to do that."
She was provoking Sun Wukong, and he lunged at the jellyfish demon spirit with even greater force. However, just like before, despite going all out, he still couldn't defeat her!
"Brother Monkey, this won't work. If you keep attacking like this, you'll be hindered by the water resistance. Fighting underwater is completely ineffective!"
Though Zhu Bajie usually seemed slow-witted, he was surprisingly sharp at this moment. Sun Wukong realized he was right—his attacks were severely weakened underwater.
This realization frustrated him.
"Hmph! Didn't you say I wasn't your match? In that case, do you dare to fight me on land?"
Sun Wukong deliberately taunted her, hoping to provoke her into leaving the water. If she got angry and followed them onto land, they would have the upper hand!
But the jellyfish demon wasn't foolish. She knew that if Sun Wukong fought on land, he could unleash his full strength, whereas she would be at a great disadvantage.
She scoffed, "Hmph! I won't fall for your tricks. Fighting on land would be bad for me."
"So, you're scared?"
"No matter what you say, I won't go ashore!"
"What should we do?"
Sun Wukong pondered. She was clever, knowing she had the advantage underwater. If she left the water, she'd lose it.
"That's it—Sha Wujing!"
At that moment, Sun Wukong had an idea. He turned to the jellyfish demon and said, "Do you really think hiding in the water will keep you safe? My third junior brother is an expert in underwater combat. I'll have him deal with you!"
A short while later, Sha Wujing arrived. He glared at the jellyfish demon and said, "Let my second brother go! If you release him, I won't hurt you. But if you refuse, I'll beat you to death—I won't hold back!"
Hearing this, the female demon chuckled and said, "Heh, just because you're big and burly doesn't mean you can do anything to me. Even if you're skilled underwater, I'm not afraid of you!"
"Then take this!"
Sha Wujing didn't waste words. He wasn't one to show mercy, so he immediately launched an attack. The jellyfish demon hadn't expected him to be so powerful. Was there really someone stronger than her underwater?
Bang!
Sha Wujing struck her with his Demon-Subduing Staff, forcing her to retreat. She exclaimed, "I didn't expect you to be this strong—I misjudged you!"
"Now that you know my strength, get lost!"
"But I haven't used my full power yet."
At that moment, the jellyfish demon took out a pearl-like treasure and began chanting. Suddenly, the river water surged, forming a massive dragon that lunged at them!
The dragon's power was immense. None of them had anticipated such an attack.
Sun Wukong shouted, "Demon, what kind of magic is this?!"
"Dragon Commanding Technique!"
"What? That's incredible!"
Sun Wukong realized that if they kept fighting here, they wouldn't gain any advantage. He quickly made a decision.
"We're leaving!"
Sun Wukong and Sha Wujing immediately retreated. Seeing them flee, Zhu Bajie cried out, "You can't just run away! What about me?!"
"We'll come back for you later!"
Zhu Bajie was utterly frustrated. They had abandoned him! What was he supposed to do now?
The female demon had a taste for his flesh—what if she decided to cook and eat him?
Though Zhu Bajie loved beautiful women, he also knew that some were best avoided—especially this one. She was indeed stunning, but so what? If she ate him, he'd be doomed!
"H-Hey! Please don't eat me! I may look plump and juicy, but I don't taste good at all. If you want to eat someone, why not capture my master instead? He's far more delicious than me!"
"Your master?"
"You mean you don't know who my master is? Let me tell you—he's the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada, the Tang Monk from the Great Tang, traveling to the Western Heaven for scriptures. Eating him grants immortality! So, I suggest you go after him instead. Look at me—I may be chubby, but I'm still a pig. My meat is too coarse."
"Hm? Tang Monk's flesh grants immortality?"
"Of course! You've never heard of that?"
The jellyfish demon burst into laughter. "You think I'd believe you? That's your master! You're telling me to eat him—aren't you ashamed?"
"Well, even if it's shameless, I have no choice! If I don't say this, you'll eat me instead. I don't want to die! If I die, it's all over!"
She pondered his words and found them somewhat reasonable. She nodded and said, "True. Once a person dies, everything is gone. Being selfish is natural. I suppose betraying your master isn't wrong."